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49.133 ~ 0968 ~ Thyraylia nana ~ Birch Conch
UK Status

Resident. A widespread and fairly common species in Britain, more scarce in Ireland.

Montgomeryshire Status

Found at Cors Dyfi in 2011 and at Guilsfield a few years later.

Wingspan :   M & F,9-13mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Silver birch catkins.

Lifestage data

Eggs laid on catkins. Larva lives and feeds within the catkins. Pupates in a silken cocoon attached to the trunk of the tree.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MW, 20th May 2011, Cors Dyfi

Photo by SOS, 2nd June 2016, Guilsfield

Photo by SOS, 25th May 2017, Guilsfield